Our objective is to achieve a uniform appearance and official presence such as you will be required to maintain with the National Park Service. All students are expected to wear the academy uniform shirt, uniform pants, brown belt, and cordovan boots while in class or during practical field exercises (Contact staff for ordering instructions). We also require all students to wear the duty gear provided to become accustomed to wearing a duty belt at all times.

Students are responsible for supplying the following:

Proof of a valid Driver’s License

1 pair of brown polishable hiking boot (leather)*

Brown (Leather or Nylon) belt*

Flashlight and headlamp

Uniform Pants (4)

Pens, pencils, paper

Athletic shoes with non-scuff soles for physical training

Personal Items for use in the dormitory including bedding, linens, television, etc